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In jumping into the race for U.S. Senate, Gov. Charlie Crist is giving up the job of chief executive in the fourth-largest state for an arguably bigger political prize: a powerful Senate perch that can last a lifetime. The decision comes down, in part, to simple math. Even if he cruised to re-election a year from now, as appeared likely, Crist would have been forced by term limits to leave the governor's office in 2014. Crist's move will trigger a political avalanche in Florida. Every Cabinet position is likely to be up for grabs as statewide leaders from both parties gun for the governor's mansion. At 52, the Republican Crist could enjoy a decades-long career in...

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